What We Have Noticed: Japan

With the stunning aftermath of the monster earthquake near Japan we decided to only feature ways to assist people in Japan for this issue of What We Have Noticed. It is tough to focus on gear and gadgets when witnessing the utter destruction and human tragedy on the other side of the world. But here are a few ways how you can help.

Run For Japan

What: Run for Japan is an initiative out of the UK and asks people to to cover 24,901 miles in 28 days, ideally with at least one run dedicated from every country in the World. Runners are being asked to dedicate just one run to the people of Japan and donate at least one unit of their home currency per mile run.
MSRP: You tell us
Website: runforjapan.com

Images for Japan

What: German ace photographer Michael Rauschendorfer has captured some amazing triathlon images over the years and he is offering five 90x60cm prints of choice (see images in auction) to the highest bidder, with all proceeds going to the Japanese Red Cross. Your chance to own some amazing images and feel really good about it.
MSRP: Bid, bid, bid
Auction ends: March 20th, 3:49pm Middle European Time
Website: ebay.com

SignalNoise poster / Red Cross

What: An initial run of this poignant poster from SignalNoise was already sold out but it is now available again, so get on it. But you can also donate your money to the Red Cross directly and really feel that you have made an impact.
MSRP: Poster $29.99 / Red Cross: What ever you can give!
Websites: SignalNoise.com / Red Cross USA / Red Cross Japan

Salvation Army

What: All proceeds of the sales of this t-shirt designed by Joshua Smith of Hydro74 will go to the Salvation Army. The Japanese Kanji on the shirt stands for "Save World Army." You can pre-order the shirt now for delivery later this month, or actually pop over to the Salvation Army and give right there with just warm feelings coming back.
MSRP: $20
Websites: merchline.com / salvationarmy.org

W&K

What: People are responding indeed, because this poster has now sold out too, but expect more stuff to come in its place. Plus as we mentioned earlier, you can always go straight to the Red Cross or the Salvation Army.
MSRP: At least $25, ideally more.
Website: wkstudio.com